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Alvie Coes Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Dr. Alvie Coes III, Chief Workforce Officer of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce was selected to participate in the eleventh cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and trade associations with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address the
Boswell Oil Announces New CEO & President
Boswell Oil Company proudly announces the appointment of Robert Boswell, IV as its new CEO and President, effective February 7th, 2025. Robert joined Boswell Oil in March of 2014 as a Sales Specialist with great success. In 2018 he was promoted to Vice President of Operations, a position in which he demonstrated a deep understanding of our business as well as an innovative approach to leadership. Prior to his arrival at Boswell Oil, Robert attended Mercer University in Macon, GA. He is a husband and father
5Market Realty Welcomes Back Stephanie Ferrando
We are excited to announce that Stephanie Ferrando has returned to Athens and 5Market Realty. Since 2019, Stephanie lived in Hilton Head, SC where she continued to work in real estate. Thankfully, she decided there was truly no place like home and has returned to the Athens area and to our firm here at 5Market Realty. She brings her love of people, her skills, and her commitment back to our group. If you need help buying or selling property in the Athens area, Stephanie is an excellent choice. Welcome Back
See Tom Segura’s Come Together Tour at The Classic Center Theatre Friday, August 29
ATHENS, GA – February 4, 2025—Tom Segura, announced additional 2025 dates for his global stand-up comedy tour Tom Segura: Come Together, hitting The Classic Center Theatre on Friday, August 29. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 7, at 10:00 a.m. at ClassicCenter.com Segura’s highly anticipated new hour of comedy kicked off last year and has been selling out with stops across Asia and North America. "This is the most fun I've had on tour, and I'm excited to continue touring this hour of material to a
“A Taste of Ireland” The Irish Music & Dance Sensation Comes to Georgia in Time for St. Patrick's Day
ATHENS, GA (8 January 2025) — St. Patrick’s Day arrives early with one of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensationcomes to Georgia, in March for one performance only: 7:30pm, Sunday, March 9, 2025 at The Classic Center Theatre in Athens. Offering an exhilarating celebration delivered with more than a pint of Irish wit, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation is presented by Pace Live as
Georgia Leaders Selected for 2025 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort
ATLANTA – GeorgiaForward has selected 49 promising young leaders to serve the organization’s 2025 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association. Young Gamechangers brings professionals from across the state to work on the persistent challenges of one Georgia community. In 2025, the City of Athens and Clarke County will host the Young Gamechangers. Local leaders have
Gavin Adcock to Headline Akins Ford Arena When the Need to Tour Stops in Athens, GA
ATHENS, GA - February 3, 2025: Country music sensation Gavin Adcock is set to bring his electrifying performance to Akins Ford Arena in Athens, GA on October 17, 2025, as part of his Need To Tour. A Georgia native from Watkinsville, Adcock transitioned from a promising football career at Georgia Southern University to the country music scene after a knee injury in 2021. Channeling his energy into songwriting and recording during his recovery, he released his debut single, marking the beginning of a
Global Escapes Welcomes Travelfaire into the Family
Global Escapes Welcomes Travelfaire into the Family, Bringing Expertly Curated Travel Planning to Dunwoody, GA Athens, GA — January 28, 2025 — Global Escapes, a trailblazer in personalized travel consulting, is delighted to announce the acquisition of Travelfaire, marking an exciting expansion into Dunwoody, GA. This strategic merger unites over seven decades of unparalleled expertise in tailoring travel experiences that make unforgettable memories. "We are thrilled to extend our unique ‘Travel With
Announcing the 2025 Georgia Titan 100 Recipients
Titan CEO is pleased to announce the 2025 Georgia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Georgia’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that include demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion.Collectively, the 2025 Georgia Titan 100 and their companies employ over 136,000 individuals and generate over $61 billion in annual revenues. This year’s honorees will be published in a limitededition Titan
Join Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty for Free Home Buyer Seminar
January 2025 (Athens, GA). Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty to host a free Home Buyer Seminar for individuals interested in learning about the home buying process on Saturday, March 1st at 11AM. The Home Buyer Seminar will be held in our office located at 2405 West Broad Street Suite 150 in Athens, Georgia and refreshments and gas card giveaways will be provided. Attendees will gain first-hand insights and expert advice from local Realtors® and industry professionals. Learn about home financing with
Project Safe unveils cast of 2025 Dancing with the Athens Stars, voting begins for Audience Favorite
Project Safe unveils cast of 2025 Dancing with the Athens Stars, voting begins for Audience Favorite Annual fundraiser featuring local celebrities will be held March 15, 2025, at The Classic Center Athens, Georgia: Project Safe’s 2025 cast for its annual fundraising event, Dancing with the Athens Stars, in which local celebrities pair with dance instructors to compete for Judges’ Favorite, Community Favorite (most tickets sold), and Audience Favorite (most funds raised) awards. Supporters can cast
JAKE SHANE ANNOUNCES BIGGEST LIVE TOUR TO DATE FOLLOWING SOLD-OUT NORTH AMERICAN 21-CITY “THERAPUSS LIVE” RUN LAST YEAR
JAKE SHANE ANNOUNCES BIGGEST LIVE TOUR TO DATE FOLLOWING SOLD-OUT NORTH AMERICAN 21-CITY “THERAPUSS LIVE” RUN LAST YEAR LOS ANGELES, CA – January 28, 2025 – Today, Jake Shane, digital entertainer, comedian, and host of popular podcast Therapuss, announced his biggest tour to date, kicking off next month. Produced by Live Nation and National Shows 2, LIVE WITH JAKE SHANE will begin on Thursday, February 27 in Dallas, TX and will span more than 35 cities across North America before wrapping
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